After the Tampa Jewish Federation’s Annual Campaign kick-off last fall, the annual President’s Dinner in January, and other fundraising efforts, including a Super Sunday dial-a-thon on Feb. 21, the Federation’s fundraising effort stands at more than $1.3 million toward its $2 million goal. More...

A bill taking aim at the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement (BDS) against Israel, has been approved by the Florida Legislature and was sent to Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday, Feb. 24.
The bill was overwhelming supported in both houses of the legislature, with the House voting 112-2 and the Senate approving the measure unanimously, according to the News Service of Florida. More...

ORLANDO – Mickey Mouse or Jesus Christ?
That was the choice I faced on a recent trip to Orlando to write a pair of stories for JTA – one about kosher vacationing at Disney World, the other about the biblical theme park Holy Land Experience. More...